Domba La Africa

Location: Based in Johannesburg

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Artist Info

Domba La Africa is a vibrant and highly energetic music and dance group from Soweto. Offering a wide range of traditional African entertainment, including live choirs, drumming, gumboot & traditional dancing and praise singing, Domba La Africa is one of the most in demand groups of its sort in Johannesburg.

The group has been in existence since 1986, when it was founded as “The Holy Jerusalem Church Choir” by the late Grace Sambo and late co-founder and musical director of the Soweto Gospel Choir, Mr. David Mulovhedzi. The ninetees saw the choir making a solid name for itself in South Africa and beyond. Highlights include collaborating with Rev. Chawane on the song “Chi Hanya Nomo” which won the best Gospel song at the AWK TV Awards; recording the hit album African Tapestry with legendary guitarist David Hewitt, followed by the Story Teller album; working with great artists like Edmondo on his album “Best of Music Alcate”, sharing a stage with SA's legendary group “Ladysmith Black Mambazo”, and performing with the US gospel leader James Cleveland.

Services

Choir

Marimba Band

African Drummers

Praise Singer

International Noteworthy Performances

In 2006 Domba La Africa teamed up with Canadian singer Holy Wright on a musical HIV/AIDS Stigma Campaign named Memeza Africa “Africa Shout”, which toured Canada and Scotland.

Noteworthy Performances

Domba La Africa has performed at countless prestigious events in South Africa, highlights of which include:

The opening of Lost City – Sun-city

The 1997 Miss world pageant, alongside the late musical icon Miss Lebo Mathosa

Former President Nelson Mandela's 4th Annual speech and Farewell

The group has also entertained international celebrities such as the President of China, Michael Jackson and Oprah Winfrey.

Client Feedback

A huge huge thank you for your part in making the DSTV Online YEAR END the success it was!! Deanna Neal, Csquare

I wanted to tell you that the Praise Singer was amazing! They absolutely loved it.Andrea Nieman, Endeavor Entrepreneurship Institute

Thank you to your drummers for their performance! The client was very happy and all the guests enjoyed themselves!Maria Radebe, Upstage Productions

I wanted to say thanks for the bookings at such short notice, the function went off well and was a successful, the group was outstanding and the guests were very pleased. Thank you once again for your speedy response and all your assistance is securing the booking. Here’s to a long and fruitful business relationship!Nirusha Moodley, All Star Interactive